Cub Scouts in Pack 522 are racing to the finish of the Scout year. Their annual Pinewood Derby took place Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The Derby is a race of cars created by Scouts. Many Packs, including 522, include a Family or Sibling category; even younger siblings and parents can purchase a car kit for a nominal cost and create a masterpiece of their own. This year's entries included cars that looked like an Arrow of Light, a Willys Jeep, a camping scene (complete with a lantern that lit up), a school bus, Indy style racing cars, college themed cars, a Star Wars car, several Mario themed entries, a Wolf, Skylanders, a Lion with a carved head and yarn mane, a Police car, a shark, a tank, and more. There is plenty of room for creativity and imagination, but certain components are required, and the cars have a strictly enforced weight and dimension limit.

Each den's winners received gold, silver, and bronze Pinewood Derby winner's medallions. Each participant received a 2013 Pinewood Derby patch, and those who stayed until the end to see the awards presented received an additional sportsmanship memento. Sportsmanship is an important part of Scouting, and the Scout leaders wanted to reinforce that with the Scouts. Webelo Shaun Hughes was the overall first place winner of the Pack 522 Pinewood Derby, while Wolves Tyler Bowers came in second and his brother, Tanner Bowers, came in thirrd. Den winners were Tigers Elijah Hankins (first), Tristan Montjoy (second) and Greyson Chantler (third); Wolves Tyler Bowers (first), Tanner Bowers (second) and AJ Harness (third); Bears Ethan Ferguson (first), John Eden (second) and Connor Rosas (third); Webelos Shaun Hughes (first), Codey Radford (second) and Evan Mattingly (third). In the Family category, Payton Rosas took first, Grace Rosas came in second and Hunter Palmieri came in third. Congratulations to all the winners, and job well done to all who participated; it was a fun race to watch!

Valentine Events

Wilee's Chapel United Methodist Church is having a Valentine dinner Feb. 9 from 5-8 p.m. The cost is $4 for ages 4-12 and $6 for adults, with children under 3 free. Contact Patsy Atkins for more information, 931- 647-3441.

Other Upcoming events in Woodlawn and Dotsonville

Woodlawn Little League Registration at the ball field, Saturdays, Feb. 16, 23 and March 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays, Feb. 17, 24 and March 3, from noon to 4 p.m. For more info, see http://www.eteamz.com/woodlawnll/news/